FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Interstat) — New Mexico built a substantial first-half lead and withstood a second-half push from Colorado State to secure an 80-70 victory in a Mountain West Conference men’s basketball game Tuesday night at Moby Arena.

The Lobos led 39-30 at halftime and maintained a double-digit advantage for much of the night before the Rams rallied. Colorado State cut the deficit to six points late, but New Mexico closed the game at the free-throw line. Jake Hall led the Lobos with 18 points. Augustinas Kiudulas scored a game-high 20 points for the Rams in the loss.

Attendance was 3,640. New Mexico improved to 12-3 overall, while Colorado State fell to 10-5.